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The team behind San Carlos’ 10-year-old Saffron Indian Bistro — that restaurant that dubs itself “A Journey to Culinary Nirvana” — is opening a new restaurant in Burlingame named the Mughal Room.

The cuisine will be based off the namesake Mughal Empire, which ruled India and Pakistan during the 16th and 17th centuries. The Mughals were Muslims ruling a predominantly Hindu country, and the cuisine carries strong influences from Persia; think biryanis, tandoors, and kebabs.

The Mughals were known for their style and splendour. And their food habits were no different. They consumed very rich food and thus reduced the number of meals during the day.

This is why Mughlai recipes are rich in fat, carbohydrates and proteins and are made in rich sauces and aromatic spices.

Getting back to the Mughal Room, the chef will be Parveen K. Sharma, who comes from New Delhi, where he was apparently a bit of a celebrity chef (as those things go), having appeared as a judge on “Master Chef India.” Located in the former Roti Indian Bistro, the restaurant will consist of 70 seats and two levels. They hope to open in late summer.